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Great fun and fabulous cruising aboard Regal Princess
The new Regal Princess, sister ship to Royal Princess, is a spectacular example of the next generation of innovative Princess ships. From the breathtaking Atrium & Piazza – over 50 per cent larger than other ships’ atriums in the line and featuring exciting new eateries – to signature features like The SeaWalk, a dramatic glass-bottom walkway, which has been called one of the “Top Gee-Whiz Features at Sea”, you’ll quickly come to love the many exciting dining and entertainment options available on this majestic ship. Regal Princess offers a truly luxurious cruise experience. A voyage on the Regal Princess is a unique experience to be savoured and remembered!
During the day, casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear are not permitted in the restaurants. During the evening on formal nights, a jacket and collared shirt is required for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies. Casual nights require a collared shirt for gentlemen. The self-service restaurants are casual.
About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. You won’t be left alone, the Travelrite tour manager will be looking after you. There will be group activities almost every day.
The cruises are fully escorted and will be great fun holidays with plenty of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved tables. You will meet an interesting group of people and have a fabulous time!
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Sunday 10 August, 2025 Depart Australia
Today we depart Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth on our overnight
flight to London.
DAY 2 Monday 11 August, 2025 London, England
This morning we arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport. After clearing customs,
we will be met by our private coach and transferred in to the city. We will
have an overview sightseeing tour of the city before we transfer to our hotel.
We will see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral
and more.
DAY 3 Tuesday 12 August, 2025 London
This morning we will visit Buckingham Palace and enjoy a tour of 19
spectacular State rooms. Buckingham Palace is furnished with the wonderful
treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rubens,
Rembrandt, Poussin and more world-renowned artists. The afternoon will
be free for more sightseeing or shopping at your own leisure, in one of the
world’s great cities. This evening we will enjoy an included welcome dinner.
DAY 4 Wednesday 13 August, 2025 Embarkation
Mid-morning we will depart London and be transferred to Southampton to
board the Regal Princess for our voyage around the British Isles. Southampton
served as Britain’s historic ocean liner gateway for the British Empire and the
intense North Atlantic passenger trade to the U.S. and Canada.
DAY 5 Thursday 14 August, 2025 At Sea
A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Perhaps enjoy a little pampering
or a massage in the Day Spa. This afternoon join fellow group members for a
fun game of Bingo.
DAY 6 Friday 15 August, 2025 Cork, Eire
This morning we arrive at the port city of Cork, the third largest city in Ireland
after Dublin and Belfast. On our tour today we visit Blarney Castle, famous
the world over for being the place where you can kiss the ‘Blarney Stone’. The
legend states that once kissed, the stone bestows the gift of eloquence. We
then return to the city of Cork to visit The Queenstown Story Visitor Centre,
which explores Ireland’s emigration phenomenon. You will have some time
to explore before we return to the ship.
DAY 7 Saturday 16 August, 2025 Dublin, Ireland
Today we arrive at Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland and well
known as being a place of friendliness and ‘craic’, a city well over 1000 years
old. We will have a sightseeing tour of the city which includes visits to St.
Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College where we see the famous Book of
Kells. We see the famous Ha’penny Bridge, the GPO in O’Connell Street, St
Stephen’s Green, and Grafton Street.
DAY 8 Sunday 17 August, 2025 Belfast, Northern Ireland
This morning we arrive at Belfast, the seat of Parliament (called Stormont) and
capital of Northern Ireland. We travel along part of the beautiful coastal road
to take in the stunning views on our way to the Giant’s Causeway to see the
remarkable rock formations. The lunar landscape of the Giant’s Causeway is
a World Heritage site where the basalt columns packed tightly together have
made the Giant’s Causeway the subject of numerous legends. After a brief
stop at the Titanic Dry Dock, we return to the city of Belfast for a sightseeing
tour where we will see City Hall, the Grand Opera House, Queens University
and Albert Memorial Clock.
DAY 9 Monday 18 August, 2025 Liverpool, England
This morning we arrive into the port city of Liverpool, the capital city in
the county of Lancashire, a city full of culture, excitement and important
maritime history, and famous for its Mersey waterfront. Liverpool is also
known throughout the world for being the home of The Beatles, at the time
when the Mersey Beat was born. On our sightseeing tour we will see Matthew
Street, the home of the Cavern Club where The Beatles played. We will make
our way down to the Mersey waterfront and take a ferry ride across the River
Mersey, made famous by Jerry & The Pacemakers.
DAY 10 Tuesday 19 August, 2025 Glasgow, Scotland
Today we arrive at Glasgow, a city full of style, energy and its own gritty history.
From its humble beginnings, Glasgow reaped the wealth of the industrial
revolution, as we will see on our morning tour when we pass Glasgow
Cathedral and travel through the Merchant City. From Glasgow Cross we move
into the medieval part of town and Glasgow Green. Here we see the People’s
Palace and the Victoria Fountain, the world’s largest terracotta fountain. This
evening we enjoy one of the highlights of the tour, the world-renowned Royal
Edinburgh Military Tattoo in the grounds of Edinburgh Castle.
DAY 11 Wednesday 20 August, 2025 At Sea
A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Perhaps enjoy a little pampering
or a massage in the Day Spa. This afternoon join fellow group members for a
fun game of Scattergories.
DAY 12 Thursday 21 August, 2025 Kirkwall, Orkney islands
Today we call in to the Orkney Islands. Kirkwall is located on Mainland, the
largest of the Orkney Islands. On our sightseeing tour today we will see the
striking 12th-century sandstone Norse St Magnus’ Cathedral. We also see some
of Europe’s finest archaeological sites, including the 5,000 year old Neolithic
settlement of Skara Brae, the mysterious Standing Stones of Stenness and the
Stone Age Ring of Brodgar. Touring around the island we also see the dramatic
natural scenery including rugged cliffs and the prolific birdlife.
DAY 13 Friday 22 August, 2025 Edinburgh, Scotland
Today we visit Edinburgh, the royal and ancient capital of Scotland and
one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. On our sightseeing tour we see
the ancient Royal Mile with its cobbled streets forms the backbone of the
medieval Old Town which leads from the Palace of Holyrood house (HM The
Queen’s official residence in Scotland) all the way to Edinburgh Castle. We
will enjoy a guided tour of the castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and
the historic Stone of Destiny. Enjoy the view from the castle which is simply
stunning.
DAY 14 Saturday 23 August, 2025 At sea
A day at sea to enjoy the facilities of the ship. This afternoon test your
knowledge with fellow group members at Trivia.
DAY 15 Sunday 24 August, 2025 Le Havre, France
This morning we arrive at Le Havre, the second busiest port in France after
Marseilles. Today we travel to the historic Normandy beaches and visit the
historic landing sight of the allied invasions on D-Day the 6th of June 1944 in
Normandy in which the port was almost destroyed. We will see the reopened
D Day Museum and one of the war cemeteries in the area. Tonight will be your
last night on board the Regal Princess as she crosses the English Channel. Join
us for farewell drinks to celebrate a successful cruise.
DAY 16 Monday 25 August, 2025 London, England
Early this morning we arrive back in Southampton. After breakfast and
clearing customs, we travel to Windsor to visit Windsor Castle. The oldest and
largest occupied castle in the world it is an official residence of His Majesty the
King. Built over 900 years ago the castle’s floor covers a massive 44,593square
metres. We then continue to the city of London for free time perhaps to do
some last-minute shopping or sightseeing at your own leisure. Later we are
transferred to Heathrow Airport for our overnight flight back to Australia.
DAY 17 Tuesday 26 August, 2025 In flight
DAY 18 Wednesday 27 August, 2025 Australia
We arrive back in Australia today and the tour ends.
CABIN | DESCRIPTION | DECK | TWIN SHARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
---|---|---|---|---|
IF | Inside | 8,15,16 | $9,390 | $12,590 |
ID | Inside | 10,11,12,14 | $9,490 | $12,690 |
IC | Inside | 8,15,16 | $9,590 | $12,890 |
IB | Inside | 8,9,10,11,12,14,15 | $9,690 | $12,990 |
IA | Inside | 9,10,11,12,14 | $9,790 | $13,190 |
BW | Balcony (Obstructed) | 8 | $10,990 | $15,490 |
DW | Balcony (Obstructed) | 8,15,16 | $11,090 | $15,690 |
BF | Balcony | 8,15,16 | $11,190 | $15,890 |
BE | Balcony | 8,9,10,11,12,15 | $11,290 | $15,990 |
BD | Balcony | 9,10,11,12,14 | $11,350 | $16,190 |
BC | Balcony | 15,16 | $11,390 | $16,290 |
BB | Balcony | 9,10,11,12,14,15 | $11,490 | $16,490 |
DE | Balcony | 8,9,12,14,15 | $11,550 | $16,590 |
DD | Balcony | 9,10,11,12,14 | $11,590 | $16,690 |
DC | Balcony | 8,15,16 | $11,690 | $16,790 |
DB | Balcony | 9,10,11,12,14 | $11,790 | $16,890 |
D4 | Balcony | 8,9,10,11,12,14,15 | $11,990 | $17,090 |
ME | Minisuite | 12,14 | $12,990 | $18,990 |
MC | Minisuite | 15,16 | $13,190 | $19,490 |
MB | Minisuite | 10,11,12,14,15 | $13,290 | $19,790 |
Included gratuities | $315 | $315 | ||
Included port and handling charges and cruise taxes | $772 | $1132 | ||
Included air taxes as at 1 June 2024 | $290 | $290 |
You can stay longer in London for minimal extra cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information
All cabins are subject to availability. Please call Travelrite International on 1800 630 343 for fares and information on other cabin categories.
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005
817 078) is the tour organiser. Regal Princess is operated by
Princess Cruises and the fly, cruise and tour arrangements are
subject to the terms and conditions and general information
detailed in the Princess Cruises brochure. All passengers must
complete the Princess Cruises online check-in on www.princess.
com as well as a Travelrite International booking form.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A non-refundable deposit of $1200
per passenger should be sent with a booking form that lists
your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is
confirmed (usually within 24 hours) a cruise confirmation
advice will be forwarded to the client. Final payments are
due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the
commencement of the fly, tour and cruise holiday. A 1.5%
administration fee will be added to all payments by credit card.
If fares and air taxes change due to government and airport
regulations and currency fluctuations Travelrite International
reserves the right to charge additional amounts.
CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before sailing.
Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
---|---|
91 days or more | Loss of deposit |
90 days or less | 100% of full fare |
Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
REFUNDS:
The cruise is based on arrangements that do not
allow for any refunds in respect to accommodation, meals or
other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid
passport. If not an Australian passport holder, check with
Travelrite International for visa requirements.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is highly
recommended to cover cruise members for the conse-quences
of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation
fees which could result from such events such as illness,
accident, death etc.
BAGGAGE:
Passengers qualify for a 25kg free baggage allow-ance on flights to join or return from the cruise.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The cruise arrangements have
been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers
travelling. In the event that less than the required number of
passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the
date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right
to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer
arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is the
tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, it’s agents,
officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to or
in connection with these fly/cruise/stay holidays shall act only
as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation
including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any other
service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any
injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or
property due to an act of negligence or a default of any
hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any
services included in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further no
responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to
sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down,
quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other
causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted
for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or
acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners risk
throughout the fly/cruise/stay holiday. The passage contract
between the carriers concerned when issued shall constitute
the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers
of these fly/cruise/stay holidays and/or the passengers. The
right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise/stay holiday and/
or make such changes in the fly/cruise/stay holidays as may
be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the
parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/cruises. This
contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the
State of Victoria, Australia. Attention is also directed to the
terms and conditions of Princess Cruises passage contract,
detailed on Princess Cruises website.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite
to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that
Travelrite acts as your agent for the purpose of making
contracts between you and the various providers of
accommodation, transportation and other services that
comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to you
provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage
any third party to provide or make available to you, any good
or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary
for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate
you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you
in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or
partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite your attorney
for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite any cost thereof
and you indemnify Travelrite in respect of any cost it incurs in
this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance
generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or
service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a book-ing form and sending it with a deposit of $1200 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Telephone: (03) 8803 6868
Fax: (03) 9836 8068
Email: sales@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International
Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel
company which has been marketing throughout Australia for
over 30 years and operating in Victoria for more than 40 years.
It has a fully licensed (ATAS No. 10538) office at Balwyn which is
accredited with IATA. As such we directly represent the major
airlines of the world and all major domestic and international
hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International
Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel
Agents – AFTA.
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